A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Picas Converter — li to pc
Convert Link (li) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 47.52 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Picas converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A pica is 12 points.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Picas
Link and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = links × 47.5200000037
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-pica factor of 47.5200000037.
Simple example
1 li × 47.52 = 47.52 pc
1 link = 47.52 picas.
Real-world example
10 li × 47.52 = 475.2 pc
10 links = 475.2 picas.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 47.52 pc |
| 5 li | 237.6 pc |
| 10 li | 475.2 pc |
| 21.0975 li | 1,002.5532 pc |
| 42.195 li | 2,005.1064 pc |
| 100 li | 4,752 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to Link
47.52 pc × 0.02104377104 = 0.9999999999 li
47.52 picas = 0.9999999999 links.
links = picas × 0.0210437710421
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 link?
1 link equals 47.52 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to pica?
Multiply the link value by 47.52. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 0.021043771 links. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the link to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 47.52 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.